Comment Voters are clear: the public should not be footing the bill for the King’s coronation The King’s coronation takes place against the backdrop of the biggest attack on living standards in 70 years.… Richard Burgon 5th May, 2023, 10:30 am
News Labour for a Republic urges party to rein in royal spending ahead of coronation Labour for a Republic has urged the party to “get a grip” on the royal finances and slammed… Katie Neame 19th April, 2023, 5:30 pm
Comment As we bury the Queen, now is the time to ask: what do we expect from the state? On Westminster Bridge the other night, Australia’s ABC channel reporter Barbara Miller was looking for someone to do… Dr Gerry Mitchell 19th September, 2022, 12:02 pm
Comment The death of Queen Elizabeth is being used to delegitimise republicanism You would imagine from the media saturation and the prostration of the politicians that it is not only… Martin Wicks 17th September, 2022, 6:00 pm
Comment The royal succession is designed to stifle debate – just when it is most needed Keir Starmer has warned protesters who favour a new head of state based on merit as determined by… Jon Lansman 16th September, 2022, 8:00 am
Daily email Now, as we usher in a new King, is when people must be allowed to voice dissent Free speech cannot only be a respected British tradition when everyone agrees with what’s being said – obviously.… Elliot Chappell 14th September, 2022, 10:35 am
News “Don’t ruin it for them” – Starmer tells protesters to “respect” royal mourners Keir Starmer has said that the right to protest is a “great British tradition” but told protesters to… Elliot Chappell 14th September, 2022, 9:19 am
Daily email Labour confirms its annual conference will go ahead after Queen’s funeral Following the death of the Queen, events and public gatherings across the country have been cancelled or postponed.… Elliot Chappell 12th September, 2022, 10:25 am
Comment “Our country, our people, this House are united in mourning” – Starmer’s speech Below is the full text of the statement delivered in parliament this afternoon by Labour leader Keir Starmer… Keir Starmer 9th September, 2022, 12:42 pm
Daily email Politicians pay tribute to Queen as trade unions cancel planned walk outs Politicians paid tribute to Elizabeth II last night after the Queen died at the Balmoral royal residence at… Elliot Chappell 9th September, 2022, 10:48 am